7.40. Virtually all new work is now produced by the 'scribing' technique which undoubtedly proves quicker and produces a finer result. Most new maps are now produced in dual-language form, which of course involves much extra cartographic effort. Dual-language sheets produced so far are remarkably uncluttered and are earning praise for neatness and economy of execution. Delays are, however, occurring in the supplies of suitable Chinese Characters, the Government Printer's machine is fully booked and purchasing the service from private firms proves expensive. Consideration will now need to be given for the office to acquire a Chinese Character photo-setting machine to serve the whole of P.W.D.
7.41. As a result of the improved layout and improved equipment available in the new photo-repro. rooms at Murray Building, colour-proving of all new multi-colour maps produced has been successfully introduced, using a 'wipe-on' method.
General
PLANNING BRANCH
Government Town Planner:
A. F. MEYERS, M.I.S. (N.Z.), M.T.P.I., A.R.I.C.S.
CHAU Cham-son, B.Arch., Dip.C.D., M.T.P.I., A.I.A.A. (Acting)
7.42. The Town Planning Branch is responsible for the preparation of draft outline zoning plans for the Town Planning Board and departmental layout, outline development and outline zoning plans. It is very much involved in urban renewal. It is also responsible for the preparation and revision of the Colony Outline Plan. The work of the Branch is undertaken by two divisions, namely, District Planning and Colony Outline Planning.
District Planning Division
7.43. The District Planning Division has two sections. One covers the Urban Areas i.e. Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, New Kowloon; and the other Tsuen Wan, Yuen Long, Tai Po, Sai Kung and Island Districts of the New Territories. It prepares draft outline zoning plans for the Town Planning Board and outline development, layout and outline zoning plans for consideration and agreement by the Land Development Planning Committee.
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7.40. Virtually all new work is now produced by the 'scribing' technique which undoubtedly proves quicker and produces a finer result. Most new maps are now produced in dual-language form, which of course involves much extra cartographic effort. Dual-language sheets produced so far are remarkably uncluttered and are earning praise for neatness and economy of execution. Delays are, however, occuring in the supplies of suitable Chinese Characters, the Government Printer's machine is fully booked and purchasing the service from private firms proves expensive. Consideration will now need to be given for the office to acquire a Chinese Character photo-setting machine to serve the whole of P.W.D.
7.41. As a result of the improved layout and improved equipment available in the new photo-repro. rooms at Murray Building, colour- proving of all new multi-colour maps produced has been successfully introduced, using a 'wipe-on' method.
General
PLANNING BRANCH
Government Town Planner:
A. F. MEYERS, M.I.S. (N.Z.), M.T.P.I., A.R.I.C.S.
CHAU Cham-son, B.Arch., Dip.C.D., M.T.P.I., A.I.A.A. (Acting)
7.42. The Town Planning Branch is responsible for the preparation of draft outline zoning plans for the Town Planning Board and depart- mental layout, outline development and outline zoning plans. It is very much involved in urban renewal. It is also responsible for the prepara- tion and revision of the Colony Outline Plan. The work of the Branch is undertaken by two divisions, namely, District Planning and Colony Outline Planning.
District Planning Division
7.43. The District Planning Division has two sections. One covers the Urban Areas i.e. Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, New Kowloon; and the other Tsuen Wan, Yuen Long, Tai Po, Sai Kung and Island Districts of the New Territories. It prepares draft outline zoning plans for the Town Planning Board and outline development, layout and outline zoning plans for consideration and agreement by the Land Development Planning Committee.
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